All Obituaries

Rhymon “Shorty” Claywell, 79, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Monday, November 12, 2018 at 4:40 A.M. at the Russell County Hospital. He was born August 12, 1939, in Adair County, to the late Coy and Lucy Branham Claywell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Gail Masi Claywell on March 7, 2017 and three brothers; Herbert, Donnie & Ralph Claywell.  Shorty attended Victory Community Church and was a Supervisor at Fruit of the Loom...

Kathy Volpe, 74, of Columbia, Kentucky (the Jones Chapel community) died Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born September 17, 1944, in Flushing, New York, to the late Lawrence and Helen Wild Lundgren, attended 3Trees Church and a homemaker. Survivors include: Her husband of 55 years – Greg Volpe of Columbia Two sons – Lawrence John Volpe of Cartersville, Georgia, Patrick Scott Volpe of Columbia, South Carolina Three grandchildren...

Billy Karnes, 56, of Columbia, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 8:12 A.M. at his home.  Billy was born April 27, 1962 in Lincoln, IL.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Osby Karnes, Sr. & Dorothy Price Karnes; one sister, Rose Marie Karnes; and one brother-in-law, Larry “NuNu” Nally.  He was a United States National Guard Veteran, attended Hutchison Community Church and a former gas station attendant at Gate.    Survivors...

Oris Murrell, 86, of Columbia, died Monday, November 5, 2018 at 4:00 A.M. at the T.J. Samson Health Columbia Emergency Room. He was born February 23, 1932 in Adair County to the late Leonard & Jennie Propes Murrell.  He was a farmer. Survivors Include: His Wife – Millie Wheat Murrell of Columbia One Son – Oris Murrell, Jr. & his wife Della of Columbia One Daughter – Janet Brock & her husband Kenny of Columbia Seven Grandchildren, 18...

Chester Franklin, 87, of Franklin, formerly of Columbia, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 7:20 A.M. at the Franklin-Simpson Nursing & Rehab. He was born February 25, 1931 in Adair County to the late Dempsey & Lula Neat Franklin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Franklin.  He was a former employee of Clark Casual Manufacturing in Greensburg and a farmer. Survivors Include: His Wife – Louise Coffey Franklin of Bowling...

Donna M. Harper, 78, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 4:18 A.M. at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born January 28, 1940, in Russell County, to the late John and Josephine Carnes Marcum.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James F. “Jimmy” Harper on October 28, 2011.  She was a member of Columbia Christian Church and a homemaker. Survivors include: Two daughters and sons-in-law – Lisa & Jay...

Gilbert Brock, 79, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at 4:57 P.M. at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born November 9, 1938, in Adair County, to the late Elbert and Ethel Parson Brock.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Sherry Wolford and the following siblings; Clarence, Lawrence, James & Russell Brock, Annie Elmore, Maerene Shirley, Hattie Moore.  He was a member of Calvary Temple Church, where he served...

Paul Grant, 84, of Breeding, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 4:20 P.M. at the T.J. Health Columbia Emergency Room. He was born January 29, 1934 in Adair County to the late Conda & Annie Burbridge Grant.  He was a member of Breeding United Methodist Church, a retired school bus driver, a founding member of the Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department and a former farmer, truck driver and sawmill worker. Survivors Include: His Wife – Marlene Patterson Grant of Breeding One...

Sarah Cape Burchett, 91, of Columbia, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 3:25 P.M. at Summit Manor. She was born May 28, 1927 in Adair County to the late Finis & Emma Sullivan Cape.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Burchett on July 28, 2005, one brother, Preston Cape, five sisters, Opal Hadley, Hallie Woodville, Gladys Melson, Mildred Cox & Marie Hill, and one son-in-law, Harold Wheat.  She attended Tabor Community Church &...

Andrew Chadwell, 66, of Columbia, Kentucky, the Gradyville community, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 5:45 P.M. at TJ Health/Columbia Emergency Room. He was born May 16, 1952, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Ray and Ruth Robinette Chadwell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Linda Denney.  He was an Electrician and a member of I.B.E.W. Survivors include: His wife – Robin Underwood Chadwell of Columbia Two sons – Aaron Chadwell of...